Common Medical Abbreviations Quiz
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What does 'COLD' stand for?

  • Chronic obstructive laryngeal disease
  • Chronic obstructive lymphatic disease
  • Chronic obstructive liver disease
  • Chronic obstructive lung disease (correct)
  • What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CPR'?

  • Coronary perfusion rate
  • Chronic pain relief
  • Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (correct)
  • What does the abbreviation 'DNAR' stand for?

  • Do not attempt resuscitation (correct)
  • Discontinue narcotics and respiratory
  • Discontinue nursing and rehabilitation
  • Discharge not authorized by resident
  • What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'DVT'?

    <p>Deep vein thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ECG' or 'EKG' refer to?

    <p>Electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ESRD' stand for?

    <p>End-stage renal disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'AHF' stand for?

    <p>Antihemophilic Factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following abbreviations represents 'Twice a day'?

    <p>BID</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'APGAR' refer to?

    <p>A method for assessing a newborn's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following abbreviations stands for 'Acetylsalicylic acid' (aspirin)?

    <p>ASA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ARDS' stand for?

    <p>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following abbreviations represents 'Before meal'?

    <p>AC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for abnormal heart rhythm?

    <p>Dysrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of difficulty breathing?

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for excessive or frequent defecation?

    <p>Diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a symptom of inflammation of the conjunctiva?

    <p>Conjunctivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for blood in the urine?

    <p>Hematuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of a nosebleed?

    <p>Epistaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ER' stand for?

    <p>Emergency room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a viral infection?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'FBS' stand for?

    <p>Fasting blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a unit of measurement?

    <p>gm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'FHR' stand for?

    <p>Fetal heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a medical condition related to the liver?

    <p>HELLP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Abbreviations

    • CAD: Coronary Artery Disease
    • CAPD: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
    • CBC: Complete Blood Count
    • CHD: Coronary Heart Disease
    • CHF: Congestive Heart Failure
    • CK: Creatine Kinase
    • CNS: Central Nervous System
    • CO: Carbon Monoxide
    • CO2: Carbon Dioxide
    • COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
    • CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    • CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid
    • CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident
    • CVC: Central Venous Catheter
    • CVP: Central Venous Pressure

    Laboratory Tests

    • ABG: Arterial Blood Gas
    • ALT: Alanine Aminotransferase
    • BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
    • ECG/EKG: Electrocardiogram
    • EEG: Electroencephalogram
    • EMG: Electromyography
    • ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
    • FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar
    • GU: Genitourinary
    • HCG: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
    • HCV: Hepatitis C Virus
    • HDL: High-Density Lipoprotein
    • HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

    Medical Terms

    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
    • Acid-fast Bacillus (AFB)
    • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
    • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
    • Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
    • Anti-Hemophilic Factor (AHF)
    • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

    Other

    • ASA: Aspirin
    • ASAP: As Soon As Possible
    • ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
    • bid: Twice a Day
    • BKA: Below the Knee Amputation
    • BM: Bowel Movement
    • BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate
    • BP: Blood Pressure
    • BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • bpm: Beats Per Minute
    • BS: Blood Sugar
    • BSA: Body Surface Area

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    Test your knowledge of commonly used medical abbreviations with this quiz. From AAA to AIDS, this quiz covers a wide range of abbreviations frequently used in medical settings.

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